Plain green beans can be boring. I like to spice things up with this Italian version. They are so good you will keep coming back for more! Italian Marinara Green Beans 1 ½ pounds fresh French green beans 2 tablespoons … Continue reading
When I was a child my parents had a very active social life. On the weekends mother was either having people over for dinner or we were going to one of their friend’s houses for dinner. One of the dishes … Continue reading
I love the freshness of this corn salsa. It is so colorful and would make any dish look appetizing! The cajun seasoning on the salmon adds just a hint of spice. Cajun Salmon with Charred Corn, Tomato, and Cilantro Salsa … Continue reading
This salad is a juxtaposition of contrasting flavors you wouldn’t necessarily think of putting together. My daughter, Lindsey, recently made this salad for me and I loved it! Arugula has a peppery bite and lemon vinaigrette adds just a hint … Continue reading
Lemon Blueberry Polka Dot Pound Cake with Lemon Blueberry Glaze marydukecooks.com I love the texture of this cake. It has a soft crumb and is not dense like most pound cakes. The glaze is so pretty with its purple color … Continue reading
Cajun Fried Okra with Heirloom Tomatoes and Ranch Dressing highlight two summer favorites: okra and tomatoes. Okra is fried until crisp and gets a little kick from the Cajun seasoning. Ripe tomatoes provide a temperature contrast the hot okra. Ranch … Continue reading
Broiled Balsamic Tomato and Parmesan Sandwich marydukecooks.com Fresh tomatoes are coming in from Doc’s garden and we enjoy eating them for lunch. Broiled Balsamic Tomato and Parmesan Sandwich has an Italian flavor profile. The bread is first toasted until crunchy … Continue reading
In the summer I’m always looking for ways to highlight my favorite fruit South Carolina peaches. Peach Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert for a picnic or barbeque. Enjoy! Peach Crumb Bars Crumble (Use ½ for bottom crust, ½ for … Continue reading
Sometimes in the heat of summer Doc and I don’t cook. We eat salad for dinner. The best thing about this Cobb salad is you only cook one item, bacon. The rest of the ingredients are purchased at the grocery … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Grilled Rosemary Chicken Grilled Rosemary Chicken has exceptional flavor. The combination of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and rosemary in the marinade plus the char grilled flavor make this chicken sing! Grilled Rosemary Chicken 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon … Continue reading
